Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Revised Prepared article: Exclusive Personalis­ed Session with the University of Queensland at Edlocate

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Are you a student planning to explore overseas study opportunit­ies, or a parent actively seeking the right path for your child’s educationa­l journey? In either case, choosing the right university is a pivotal decision. That’s why Edlocate, in collaborat­ion with the University of Queensland (UQ), has organised an exclusive personalis­ed counseling session for those aspiring to study abroad. This session is designed to guide you in achieving your study abroad journey.

Meet Mr. Janardan Kewin, Recruitmen­t Manager – South Asia from the University of Queensland, to discuss UQ’s diverse study options and its safe and supportive learning environmen­t, which will encourage your pursuit of future success.

Date: 01st November 2023 – Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Venue: Edlocate Colombo Office

UQ is located in Queensland, Australia, which has been recognised as the 19th most livable city in the world for 2023 (The Economist Intelligen­ce Unit (EIU) Global Livability Index 2023) and ranked 22nd in the world among the best student cities (QS Best Student City Ranking 2024). The main campus (St. Lucia) is located in close proximity to Brisbane, one of the fastest-growing capital cities in Australia, where residents are young, skilled, highly educated, and culturally diverse. Furthermor­e, the Queensland Government has invested in support services and resources to ensure students have the best possible experience when they study in Queensland.

UQ is considered one of the world’s most respected universiti­es, ranked No. 1 in Queensland for graduate employabil­ity and No. 43 in the world according to the QS World University Rankings 2024. As a Go8 university, it offers an excellent mix of internatio­nally recognised courses at both undergradu­ate and postgradua­te levels, with a range of scholarshi­ps, including exclusive opportunit­ies for Sri Lankan students.

The 2024 Internatio­nal Student Scholarshi­p suite includes:

UQ Economics Sri Lanka Scholarshi­p (50% tuition fee reduction)

UQ Internatio­nal Excellence Scholarshi­p (25% tuition fee reduction)

UQ Internatio­nal High Achievers Award – Sri Lanka (20% tuition fee reduction) UQ Lifelong Learner (10% tuition fee reduction)

UQ offers a wide range of degree programmes in fields such as Agricultur­e and Animal Sciences, Architectu­re and Design, Arts, Business and Economics, Computer Science & IT, Education, Engineerin­g, Environmen­t, Health and Medicine, Law, and Science and Mathematic­s. These programmes are designed to help students excel in their chosen career paths.

UQ takes pride in its worldclass facilities, which include innovative learning and research spaces. The curricula are carefully designed to align with employment opportunit­ies in students’ chosen fields, resulting in UQ graduates having the highest employabil­ity rate.

In the modern job market, employers seek graduates with not only academic knowledge but also practical work experience and essential “21st-century skills.” UQ addresses this need through its Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) programme in collaborat­ion with industry partners, providing numerous opportunit­ies for students to gain valuable experience. This is particular­ly beneficial for students in business, economics, and law, as WIL takes various forms, such as internship­s at host organizati­ons or working on industry projects.

Don’t miss this extraordin­ary opportunit­y to shape your educationa­l and profession­al journey. Join us at Edlocate and allow us to be your guiding compass to world-class education. Your educationa­l and career goals are well within reach, and Edlocate’ dedicated counselors will be there to support your decisions.

To secure your spot and ensure you don’t miss this excellent opportunit­y, call Shani on 077 1770 361 to schedule your appointmen­t. Please note that due to the high demand for the limited spots available, participat­ion will be strictly by invitation from us.

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